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Kenneth "Ken" Pritchard

October 25, 2016
Delton, MI

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Pritchard, Kenneth H. "Ken" Delton, Mi Ken, age 61, died Tuesday morning, October 25, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, following a brief illness and with his loving wife, Keri at his side. Ken, the son of William and Gertrude (De Mink) Pritchard, was born in Kalamazoo on February 21, 1955, and a 1973 graduate of Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School. For 30 years, Ken has lived at Guernsey Lake in Delton. He had been with Parker-Hannifin Corporation of Kalamazoo for the past 35 years in the Aero-Space Division. Ken was a devoted husband, father, and friend to all. Ken was united in marriage to Keri Joy Korhorn in Reddington Beach, FL on March 31, 2004 and she survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Marcie (Mike) O'Brien; his granddaughter, Madison; his mother, Gertrude Pritchard of Kalamazoo; his sister, Janis (Tim) Beurmann of Kalamazoo; two brothers, John Pritchard of Delton, MI and Tom (Salli) Pritchard of Lawton, MI; two nieces, Justine Pritchard and Danielle Beurmann and two nephews, Andy (Brittany) Blank and Jason (Janelle) Pritchard. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Bill, in 1975. As per Ken's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ken's honor may be directed to Arthritis National Research Foundation. The Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel (269-629-6022) is assisting Ken's family with his arrangements. Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Ken may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com